What common elements are seen when groups commit genocide? In 1–2 sentences, give at least two examples of common elements, and explain their connection to genocide as an atrocity crime.
Common elements seen when groups commit genocide include dehumanization of the targeted group and the belief in the superiority of the perpetrators' own group. These elements are closely connected to genocide as an atrocity crime because they serve to justify and rationalize the extreme violence and brutality inflicted on the targeted group. By dehumanizing the victims and viewing them as inferior, perpetrators are able to carry out acts of genocide without feelings of empathy or remorse.
